About the Author

Craig Parker, @CraigParker
Assistant General Counsel, Trust & Will
Craig M. Parker, Assistant General Counsel at Trust & Will, is an attorney licensed by the State Bar of California and Certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the Board of Specialization with over 25 years of legal experience. He has represented individuals, fiduciaries, and public agencies in complex probate, trust, and conservatorship matters across Southern California. A former adjunct professor at UC Riverside Extension, Craig has taught courses in trust administration and estate practices. He now serves as a subject matter expert at Trust & Will, helping modernize estate planning nationwide. Craig is also a proud father and grandfather who enjoys golf, skiing, and community involvement.
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Estate Planning —4 min read
Written Will: Can You Just Write a Will and Get it Notarized?

Trusts —5 min read
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How to Appoint an Executor for Your Will

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Wills —4 min read
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Trusts —10 min read
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